<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"  xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"  xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"  xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"  xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"  xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Franchise News Channel</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net</link><atom:link href="http://www.globalfranchise.net/rss/rss_franchise_channel.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>Headlines from Global Franchise Network</description><dc:language>en-us</dc:language><dc:creator>Junia DeBotelho, managing editor (editor@globalfranchise.net)</dc:creator><dc:rights>GlobalFranchise.Net, 2008-2009 All rights reserved.</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-11-10T10:10:01-05:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.movabletype.org/?v=2.5" /><admin:errorReportsTo rdf:resource="mailto:webmaster@globalfranchise.net"/><!--most recent news article--><!--must update the permalink field on the first "link" to archive--><item><title>30,000 Restaurants in 87 Countries and Counting. The Subway Achievement.</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:30:01 EST</pubDate><description>Subway has over 30,000 restaurants in 87 countries. Reportedly there are more Subway Sandwich Shops in the U.S. than  </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 013--><item><title>Protect the Nature, a Foundation in the Cosmetics Making of Boticário</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=013</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=013</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:10:01 EST</pubDate><description>Boticário is a business started in 1977 as a small prescription drugstore in the Southern Brazilian State of Paraná. The manufacturer currently formulates 600 fragrances and products for face and body. </description><category>beauty and cosmetics</category></item><!--news article 012--><item><title>Nobel Peace Prize Goes to US President Barack Obama .</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=012</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=012</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:03:01 EST</pubDate><description>The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. </description><category>business: franchise</category></item><!--news article 011--><item><title>World Expo 2010 Shanghai: inspiring a better future.</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=011</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=011</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:07:01 EST</pubDate><description>70 million visitors expected. May 1 to Oct 31, 2010. "Better City, Better Life". Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating products and services and looking to the future.</description><category>business: opportunities: franchising</category></item><!--news article 010--><item><title>National Franchise Convention Australia</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=010</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=010</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:07:01 EST</pubDate><description>Franchises in Australia represent a vibrant $130 billion a year business. 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This year, over 300 international and local franchise operations are expected to exhibit. </description><category>business: opportunities: franchising</category></item><!--news article 007--><item><title>Top Brazilian Franchise Concepts Exhibit in Sao Paulo from June 17th thru the 20th</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=007</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=007</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:10:01 EST</pubDate><description>ABF's 18th Franchising Expo can get visitors up close and personal with many of franchising most knowledgeable executives. The trade show exhibition allows business investors and franchise development teams, financial officers, operation specialists to meet in person and exchange tips to achieve system success... </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 006--><item><title>Why Brazil is a Great Market to Expand Your Franchise</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=006</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=006</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 18:20:09 EST</pubDate><description>In a few words Brazil is the largest country in South America. It has the largest population, the largest economy, plenty of natural resources, a warm welcoming multi cultural population with no wars, earthquakes, or natural disasters, with a solid democracy, and is the kingdom for football (soccer). With its outstanding nature and diversity, Brazil is a spectacular place to leave and to do business.... </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 005--><item><title>Study: Franchise lending likely to be slashed</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=005</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=005</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 10:43:06 EST</pubDate><description>The current recession and credit crunch will likely lead to a 40-percent decline in franchise lending this year, according to a study released Tuesday by the International Franchise Association... </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 004--><item><title>Franchise Operations with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=004</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=004</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 09:33:06 EST</pubDate><description>Stating to be the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 4,200 hotels and over 620,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized hotel brands including... </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 003--><item><title>Harcourts, the FastestGrowing Real Estate Company in Australasia.</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=003</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=003</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 03:03:47 EST</pubDate><description>Harcourts legacy business goes way back to 1888 helping investors, developers and businesses find suitable properties. Strength of the brand, business and information systems, marketing tools and strategies, and committed people became the key factors of this fastestgrowing company... </description><category>franchise business</category></item><!--news article 002--><item><title>Dans le Noir? an Enlighten Dining Experience in Total Darkness goes Global</title><link>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=002</link><guid>http://www.globalfranchise.net/1d_franchise_world.php?news=002</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:39 EST</pubDate><description>After the success of its two main restaurants in Paris and London, Dans le Noir? is now expanding worldwide. 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